Dorian

This is what we know:

Not every bird is a show bird.

Some birds are soul birds.

Dorian is one of those birds.

She's missing a lot of feathers, and she may always be. If you're looking for a perfectly feathered African Grey, Dorian probably isn't your girl. But if you're looking for a gentle, joyful companion who couldn't care less what she looks like, keep reading.

Dorian arrived at Birds and Beaks after her family experienced life changes that left them unable to give her the time she deserved. While we didn't receive a great deal of history, it didn't take long for her sweet personality to win us over.

She's a gentle soul with a jolly little personality that reminds us so much of Shannon's own African Grey, Gwen. Dorian lights up when people stop by to visit, enjoys being petted, and genuinely seems happy just spending time with the people she loves.

She loves wandering around the house, enjoys treats like grapes, pistachios, and watermelon, and has the thoughtful, intelligent personality African Greys are famous for.

Like many Greys, Dorian appreciates building relationships at her own pace. Once she trusts you, she's affectionate, calm, and simply enjoys being near her favorite people.

Her feather condition is unlikely to define her future. She may always be your beautiful little Streaking Soul Chicken, and honestly... we think she's perfect exactly as she is.

African Greys often form deep bonds with one special person, and Dorian is looking for someone who will love her for the remarkable bird she is—not for the feathers she may never grow back.

If you've ever believed that beauty comes from personality instead of appearances, Dorian just might be the bird you've been waiting for.

Age: 30

Sex: Female

Prefers: Surrendering family said men, but she seems to like everyone here. (She will eventually bond to one person, most likely.)

Other Bird Aggressive? We haven’t allowed this bird to interact with other for their safety.

Cage Aggressive? No.

Adoption Fee: $1000

Cage Available: Affordable used cages available to purchase starting at $100-to 250 up to 1000.

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:
None

***Information that is universal to every bird:

1) Birds are typically not family animals. They usually choose a favorite and at best you can expect them to tolerate everyone else.

2) Birds are not great with kids, dogs, other birds, and are not cuddly with everyone, nor can they really be trained to be. Birds are flock animals, who are social creatures that need to be in a communal area where they can see the rest of the family, or you may eperience serious vocalization and behavior problems. We’ve never met a bird who is great with kids, but we have met kids who are respectful of birds.

3) Birds bite. But, you shouldn’t “take the bite”. If you’re getting bit, you haven’t earned the trust of the bird, and are pushing the bird past his/her limits. You must figure out what the bird needs, and make what you’re asking of the bird more attractive than what they are already doing.

4) Birds are not “dominance” based creatures. Your only option for birds is to earn their trust. If they are, say…on top of a cage and don’t want to come down, that is where they feel safest, not a dominance thing. They are not trying to exert dominance, they just don’t want to come down. Your job as a parrot owner is to figure out what you can do to help them trust you, and whatever you are asking to be more attractive than what they are already doing.

5) NEVER send money over the internet for adoption with any individual or organization for the adoption of an animal you have not met in person. That is almost always a scam.